Okay, you probably think you know Harry Kane: England captain, Bayern Munich legend, a guy who just drops goals like it’s his job. But get this: the star striker is openly talking about ending his professional career playing in Major League Soccer AND serving as an NFL placekicker. Yeah, you read that right. A two-sport pro. Kane told reporters on Wednesday while on international duty with England that this isn’t just some wild fantasy, it’s a possibility he’s going to “look at a bit more seriously.”
The Crossover Plan That’s Been Brewing
This isn’t a spur-of-the-moment idea, folks. Kane, who just turned 33 in July, actually floated this crazy idea back in 2019 to ESPN, saying he’d want to try it in “10 or 12 years.” Fast forward, and he’s still thinking about it. He sees it happening in the next five or six years, depending on his motivation and what he wants to do. The best part? He thinks the NFL kicker gig is “a lot more realistic than the golf one.” C’mon, who wouldn’t want to see Kane lining up a 50-yard field goal after scoring a hat-trick in MLS? He mentioned that if he’s in MLS in the future, the seasons might even connect, allowing him to pull off a Deion Sanders-esque two-sport run. He wants to play as long as he can at the highest level, and this is clearly his vision for doing it.
More Than Just a Pipe Dream?
Don’t let anyone tell you this is impossible. This isn’t some aging athlete trying to relive glory days. Kane is a 2026 Ballon d’Or nominee who scored a mind-blowing 61 goals in all competitions for Bayern Munich last season, helping them snatch a second straight Bundesliga title, plus the German Cup and Supercup. He’s at the height of his powers! And there’s precedent. Look at Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey. He played college soccer, was a first-round MLS SuperDraft pick, then took a few years off before resurfacing as a kicker in the USFL and eventually the NFL. Kane knows the technique for placekicking is similar to a penalty kick in soccer, with similar pressure. He said if he committed to it, he’d take it seriously, putting in six months to a year of practice before even trying. He knows it looks easy on TV but that it’s not the case. The man is a professional through and through.
What Happens Next?
While his final career years aren’t mapped out yet, and he’s reportedly “fairly close” on a new contract with Bayern Munich, Harry Kane is clearly a man who thinks big. He’s still actively playing at an elite level, but the wheels are turning for a post-soccer, two-sport adventure. So, keep your eyes peeled. We might just witness one of the most incredible career transitions in sports history. Imagine the headlines! This is the kind of stuff you tell your grandkids about, assuming he actually pulls it off.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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